Marzocchi is a brand that has had some struggles in recent years. In 2008 the company was acquired by American automotive parts manufacturer Tenneco who has been trying to turn the company around. The struggles ranged from financial to production to quality assurance to customer service (many of which have been reported in Mtbr’s own discussion forums). The problems also include the core US staff leaving and creating their own competing brand.

Through it all, Marzocchi maintained a reputation for suspension products that had really great feel and plushness and features that really make a difference to the ride experience. Just having a lockout system that locks out in the down position is a key feature. Be sure to watch the video below for a demonstration of the new fork features. Although the problems were many, there remains a loyal following of the brand hoping that Marzocchi can right the ship and get back to the business of making some of the best feeling, bomb-proof forks and shocks that we remember.

Now sourced from a new factory, we take a close look at two of Marzocchi’s current fork offerings: the 55 Micro Switch TA (or 55 Micro STA for short) and the 44 Micro STA 29. We also get a sneak peek at some of the all new 2014 products including the carbon 29er fork (320 LCR Carbon), 27.5/650b compatible DH fork (380 C2R2) and two new rear shocks (Moto C2R and Roco Lite).

Video: Alex from Marzocchi shows us the details of the 55 and 44 forks from Marzocchi. We also get a sneak peek at some of the new 2014 prototypes including their DH fork and two new shocks.

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Gregg Kato studied journalism and broadcasting in college while working many different jobs including deejaying, driving a forklift and building web sites (not all at the same time). Kato enjoys riding local Santa Cruz trails. Besides being an avid mountain biker, he is also a motorcycle fanatic. Two wheels, one Passion.

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